MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking Diesel running down engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes above chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank guard/support corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank guard/support corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/55/18 109y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded at nearside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
chassis rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake pipes coated in grease
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SW08 XCH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 XCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SW08 XCH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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